Department of Chemical and Materials Science Engineering Seminar Series

Ashland Lecture Series Piran R. Kidambi, University of Florida

Nov 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Piran R. Kidambi is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. After receiving his PhD from the University of Cambridge, he pursued postdoctoral research at MIT through a Lindemann Trust Fellowship. Kidambi's research leverages the intersection between (i) nanomaterial synthesis, (ii) process engineering, and (iii) in situ meteorology, to enable bottom-up materials design for energy, separations, and healthcare applications. His research has been recognized via several awards and honors including ASME Rising Star (2024), 2024 Donald D.

Rick Honaker, University of Kentucky

Dec 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Rick Q. Honaker is Professor of Mining Engineering and University Research Professor at the University of Kentucky. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mining & Minerals Engineering from Virginia Tech. His research in extractive metallurgy has advanced technologies for concentrating and purifying critical materials, supported by more than $40 million in funding. He has authored over 260 publications, including 153 peer-reviewed journal articles, and holds eight U.S. patents and applications. A Fellow and Distinguished Member of SME, Dr.

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Department of Chemical and Materials Science Engineering Seminar Series

Ashland Lecture Series Piran R. Kidambi, University of Florida

Rick Honaker, University of Kentucky

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering